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Dec 25, 2012
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rockaway beach, in queens, new york, a community torn apart by the fury of hurricane sandy. rubble and debris still piled up along the 11 miles of homes and businesses. like many other kids in this storm-ravaged neighborhood, these students at st. rose of lima school in the rockaways, have had little to smile about, since the storm came through nearly two months ago. but on this day, there are plenty of smileses a s ans and hopes, thanks to a couple of warm-hearted guys from cleveland, ohio. who came 500 miles with a truck full of toys for the kids who have lost so much. dominick is a jazz trumpeter. and kevin, a monster truck driver. it may sound like an unlikely pairing. but they have common ground, in their desire to give back this holiday season, to a group of kids they don't even know. >> i was originally going to do it for the cleveland area. but i saw how bad it was up here. and i thought, these kids need it more than anything. >> tremendous joy just to help these kids a little bit. >> reporter: and the marines' toys for tots program is their partner in a giant toy gi
rockaway beach, in queens, new york, a community torn apart by the fury of hurricane sandy. rubble and debris still piled up along the 11 miles of homes and businesses. like many other kids in this storm-ravaged neighborhood, these students at st. rose of lima school in the rockaways, have had little to smile about, since the storm came through nearly two months ago. but on this day, there are plenty of smileses a s ans and hopes, thanks to a couple of warm-hearted guys from cleveland, ohio....
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Dec 24, 2012
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a local resident has organized a toy give away for surviving sandy hook students. so far, more than 60,000 stuffed animals and thousands of toys have been collected. an uplifting start to a long process of healing. josh, back to you. >> lovely thing to know that so many people are out there. >>> a christmas mystery solved. rudolph the red-nosed reindeer may have had a shiny red nose. but, wait -- there's actually a new study, by dutch and norwegian scientists that reveals why. if you don't believe me, there's nick watt. ♪ rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose ♪ >> reporter: he's the most renowned of reindeer. the star of song and screen. ♪ all of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names ♪ >> reporter: but, there's a whispering campaign. is are yrudolph just another dr? reindeer have lots and lots of vessels going their snout to keep them cozy. that's why rudolph's snoez red. so then why don't prancer, dancer, et al., also have glowing noses? >> sorry. >> reporter: try again? >> rudolph is the front of the sleigh, in the dreekt line
a local resident has organized a toy give away for surviving sandy hook students. so far, more than 60,000 stuffed animals and thousands of toys have been collected. an uplifting start to a long process of healing. josh, back to you. >> lovely thing to know that so many people are out there. >>> a christmas mystery solved. rudolph the red-nosed reindeer may have had a shiny red nose. but, wait -- there's actually a new study, by dutch and norwegian scientists that reveals why. if...
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Dec 22, 2012
12/12
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many people were forced to procrastinate because of superstorm sandy and this week's blizzard. others are waiting for last-minute bargains. >> so, they come to us to get the last-minute shipping out. >> reporter: the only man that can ensure an on-time delivery, besides kriss kringle, is benjamin franklin. today, if you send a package from new york to los angeles, it will cost you $110. but guaranteed it will reach your doorstep by christmas eve. and fedex says the biggest hurdle they face is the weather. so, if the roads are clear, they say channeces are, the package will get there on time. >> john schriffen, reporting from the heart of the action. >>> ben aflfleck has created buz for many reasons over the year. from his romantic entanglements. >> there's talk he may jump into politics. and he is dropping a big hint. >> ben affleck dropping more than a hint in an interview with gq.com. he has a verbal smackdown. as the political star and polish has ridden steadily. >> we think everybody knows hollywood. >> reporter: we know him as a movie star and director. his handsome face a
many people were forced to procrastinate because of superstorm sandy and this week's blizzard. others are waiting for last-minute bargains. >> so, they come to us to get the last-minute shipping out. >> reporter: the only man that can ensure an on-time delivery, besides kriss kringle, is benjamin franklin. today, if you send a package from new york to los angeles, it will cost you $110. but guaranteed it will reach your doorstep by christmas eve. and fedex says the biggest hurdle...
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Dec 28, 2012
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on top of the hurricane list, sandy, $60 billion-plus, so far. we don't know what the total on that is yet. 62% of the country is in drought. from last year, this year, into next year. this is the worst drought in the country since the dust bowl days in the '30s. quick look at the weather. that's our billion-dollar list or the headlines of it. this is a pocket of cold air in the middle of the country. that's why the storm that rolls in, snow in the northern areas. dallas, 32 degrees. big chill going into the country. even though it's nice and dry and sunny, from denver to dallas, it is a cold chill. san francisco northward gets showers today. and we have to watch for the opportunity of more sn those million-dollar disasters affected us. degrees, it looks like our window washers are out there. >> all of america's weather, this morning, brought to you by macy's. josh? amy? >> thank you, sam. >>> our christiane amanpour, now, on the trail of a real-life indiana jones quest. this is coming up. an extraordinary journey just ahead. >>> and tom cruise,
on top of the hurricane list, sandy, $60 billion-plus, so far. we don't know what the total on that is yet. 62% of the country is in drought. from last year, this year, into next year. this is the worst drought in the country since the dust bowl days in the '30s. quick look at the weather. that's our billion-dollar list or the headlines of it. this is a pocket of cold air in the middle of the country. that's why the storm that rolls in, snow in the northern areas. dallas, 32 degrees. big chill...
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Dec 27, 2012
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federal government has sent more than $1 million to aid to the sandy victims there. fema says they have received hundreds of applications for assistance and they are still processing those requests. >>> joe krivak has died. he coached from 1987 to 1991. the school reports he died tuesday night. in the 1980s he worked with standouts like frank wright. he was 77 years olds. >>> a check on the weather now before you head out the door. here's meteorologist mike masco. >> 41-degrees in town and outside the beltway into the 30s. so pretty chilly morning. lots of wind out there making our real feel numbers feeling like it's into the low and middle 20s and that will be the deal today. 39 your two degree guarantee mostly cloudy skies. it's a gusty wind we have a high wind advisory for the afternoon hours. a little bit of a breeze for friday. with a blend of sunshine and clouds. and then take a look. going into saturday, and sunday morning, wintry mix of some snow and maybe a little sleet. temperatures into 30s and 40 back by monday. check on traffic with lauren cook. >>> hey
federal government has sent more than $1 million to aid to the sandy victims there. fema says they have received hundreds of applications for assistance and they are still processing those requests. >>> joe krivak has died. he coached from 1987 to 1991. the school reports he died tuesday night. in the 1980s he worked with standouts like frank wright. he was 77 years olds. >>> a check on the weather now before you head out the door. here's meteorologist mike masco. >>...
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Dec 29, 2012
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. >>> and help may be on the way for victims of hurricane sandy. the senate approved a spending bill worth $60 billion. the measure heads to the house where some republican lawmakers are hesitating to approve the bill in the final days of the current session. >>> and in maine, the first same-sex couples are legally exchanging vows today. the new law legalizing same-sex marriage went into effect at midnight, 12:01 a.m. today. some ceremonies were held overnight. same-sex marriage became legal in maryland on tuesday. become legal on tuesday. >>> and finally, talk about living on the edge. in massachusetts, several homes on plum island are in danger of plunging into the atlantic ocean. thursday's storms and pounding waves are threatening their foundations. two houses are said to be so unstable the homeowners can't even get inside to retrieve their belongings. >>> now, time to ginger and the weather. >> i want to start with pittsburgh, getting almost five inches of snow after christmas. and getting more snow this morning. and they're about 27 or so get
. >>> and help may be on the way for victims of hurricane sandy. the senate approved a spending bill worth $60 billion. the measure heads to the house where some republican lawmakers are hesitating to approve the bill in the final days of the current session. >>> and in maine, the first same-sex couples are legally exchanging vows today. the new law legalizing same-sex marriage went into effect at midnight, 12:01 a.m. today. some ceremonies were held overnight. same-sex...